stich626

thank you, guys and gals. I'll go look at it. and report back..

where is that on the engine

Hello I'm looking at a 2002 with 187k on it.. there is a wrrrrapp'n sound on drivers side.. near timing belt top pulley/gear or front cyl.. it whrapps at idle then give it gas it stops until you slowly let off gas and then it comes back. seems 1800-2000 rpm is where it goes quite.. once warmed up it'll whrap as you give it gas and then stop.. let off gas and it's gone.. until you let it cool again.. Any ideas??? they want 1700.00 and other than this it's cleanish.. engines dry not covered in dirt from oil leaks.. what looks like a smog pump is on that side top... might take belt off to see if it is the issue as you start it the belt screams.. but with hose to ear and snoop'n around it sounds like front cyl. area.. is 1700 a good price if this is something minor?? if not I might ask them for a 2nd engine to go with sale.. (it's at a junkyard,cars for sale area) if no 2nd engine and this is most likely something major.. about what should I offer..?? new to u-r-a-bus so clueless.. but not automotive repair newbie. just never dealt with these What else should I look at.. other than rust... the check engine lights on. so I'll bring my scanner and get codes.. and post back... it's local and clean(rust and body dents) interior is somewhat clean, nothing a little tlc won't fix.. any help insight ,much welcome.. oh and sorry if there is a newbie thread. as I didn't hit it first.. (yellow bullet style)